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Bridging The Literature Gap With Age-Appropriate Writing For Middle School Boys And Their Teachers, Gary K. Hardy
Bridging The Literature Gap With Age-Appropriate Writing For Middle School Boys And Their Teachers, Gary K. Hardy
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Current research suggests that middle school aged boys are not involved in reading as much as middle school aged girls. Researchers have identified several reasons behind the findings. The first possible reason is a lack of reading interest from boys. The second possible reason is a lack of age appropriate material targeted toward the interests of boys. The third possible reason is an influx of gender-neutral reading material. This project attempts to bridge the gap by providing middle school boys with an age appropriate manuscript. The project also includes a classroom guide which provides teachers with ideas and reproducible materials.
The Place Of Art In K-12 Education, Emily A. Bumguardner-Myers
The Place Of Art In K-12 Education, Emily A. Bumguardner-Myers
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Despite the fact that it is the law to include art in education, the arts are often inadequately funded, and/or given minimal attention in U.S. public education. This research project discusses the history of education, provides a review of literature on the benefits of art education, looks at the impact of Gardner's (1993/1983) theory of Multiple Intelligences, and the work of Gardner and his colleagues on the arts, thinking, and creativity. Collectively, all of this information was then formed into a guide called, Have You Had Your Art Today? (Why you should build your school's art programs). This guide's intended …